Meat mystery: Customers panicked after Neese’s livermush seemingly disappears

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — You might not like it, but chances are if you grew up in the Carolinas, your grandmother had it in her refrigerator.

We’re talking about livermush, a combination of pig parts, cornmeal and spices. It’s typically sliced and fried. It’s so beloved that a festival celebrating the Southern staple is held in Shelby every October.

Here in the Carolinas, Greensboro-based Neese’s is especially popular. But online forums and social media posts have folks alarmed because they can’t find it anywhere. Livermush fans reported empty store shelves everywhere…

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